Loretta Sturgeon

I intend to apply my postgraduate education, work, life and volunteer experiences to providing and promoting exemplary early education practices to an early education setting dedicated to fostering an affinity for lifelong learning. In close to twenty years of working predominantly in early education, caregiving, and customer service roles along with a plethora of educational volunteer and life experiences, I have learned my strengths and passions lie in problem-solving, flexibility, and communication. Outside of work, I enjoy active outdoor pursuits, reading, and creative writing.

Mentor Teacher at Thrive Preschool Englewood (2024-08 – 2026-04)

• Completed all requirements to earn Early Childhood coaching credential
• Worked with young educators to guide, facilitate, and extend play to enhance early experiences for young children

Lead Toddler Teacher at Thrive Preschool Englewood (2023-10 – 2024-07)

2.5-3.0 year old classroom in a philosophy that espoused nurturing human nature and Reggio-inspired, inquiry-based learning.

Customer Support Representative at REP (2022-10 – 2024-02)

Trained in product knowledge, interactive platforms, procedures and resource utilization to address customer issues and concerns.

• Supported team members with creative ways to fulfill warranty backorders
• Voluntarily worked 5am to 1pm
• Tested and provided feedback about working with Chromebooks
• Reviewed and corrected warranty giftcard exception reports
• Supported customers to resolutions to the best of my ability

Toddler Teacher at OPENAir Academy at Stanley (2016-10 – 2022-09)

Two-year-old Teacher at Family Flex, Inc. (2015-10 – 2016-10)

Implemented lesson plans to promote the cognitive, social, language, and physical development and learning of young children, utilized the Teaching Strategies Gold assessment system, communicated daily with families, and applied Pyramid Plus approach training.

Toddler Teacher at OPENAir Academy (2014-12 – 2015-09)

Implemented a Reggio-Emilia inspired approach, composed daily emails for families referencing Colorado Early Learning Guidelines, maintained individual portfolios.

Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Studies – Fort Lewis College (2002-09 – 2006-12)

Child Growth and Development – San Juan Community College (2008)

Introduction to Early Childhood Education and Guidance Strategies for the Young Child – Pikes Peak Community College (2012)

M.S. in Early Childhood Education – Erikson Institute (2015-06)